How to draw CHARACTER TURNAROUNDS (The EASY WAY)

This video shows the easiest way to make character turnarounds. It covers industry tips and tricks and useful hacks to make your character turnarounds more accurate and appealing! Enjoy!

[@ithamarlowe6158]

People that say there's no science in art are so wrong, anatomy is freaking complicated and even more when you start making animals and made up beings.

[@joshuaadeoye]

True! And I find the science in art beautiful!✨👌🏾

[@dplj4428]

Yes, especially when motion and emotion are added

[@aayushsharma12]

learn the art of science, learn the science of art

[@monkeyXmonkey]

That's not even mentioning when you add perspective into it haha

[@feralmode]

who say's 'there's no science in art'... i've never heard anyone claim that. maybe you're hanging out with a few morons...

[@columbinafan]

As a traditional artist, I do in fact have a symmetry tool and can copy paste my character silhouettes

[@joshuaadeoye]

Woah! I never knew there was such a thing! ✨That’s so cool!✨✨

[@ddjgaray]

I'm animating a character turnaround at the moment too and here are some things i noticed as well 1. torso is biggest in front view and thinnest in side view.. so 3 quater will be bigger than side but smaller than front 2. head is thinnest in front view and biggest in side 3.feet in side view will be centered as compared to the front view and hands as well

[@ddjgaray]

Will post the character turnaround animation when I'm done soon hehe

[@joshuaadeoye]

Nice! I can tell you’ve been doing some studying!✨

[@ddjgaray]

@@joshuaadeoye thanks for the tips my friend

[@patriciajichu5423]

Name app for animation turnarounds please

[@joshuaadeoye]

@@patriciajichu5423 it’s called Krita! It’s a free application.✨

[@snoopy9009]

Dude, I NEEDED to hear you say work towards likeness instead of geometric perfection- I thought I SUCKED at character turnarounds because of how I couldn’t get the individual facial features or individual fingers to lineup with the features and fingers on a different view

[@joshuaadeoye]

Honestly! I had a similar epiphany when I found out that most hand drawn characters aren’t geometrically accurate!✨✨✨

[@Hello-hello-hello456]

I like ember, she doesn't look like pure evil, you can tell she has motives and a personality of her own. I want to see her in your story!

[@joshuaadeoye]

You’re exactly right! There’s a reason she’s got a score to settle! You’ll definitely see her in more of my videos. I might even animate her!✨

[@victoriagrayson5082]

*I like Ember, she doesn't look like pure evil. You can tell she has motives, and a personality of her own. I want to see her in your story!

[@victoriagrayson5082]

You’re exactly right! There’s a reason she’s got a score to settle! You’ll definitely see her in more of my videos. I might even animate her! ✨.@@joshuaadeoye

[@griraku_aj]

ditto!

[@wilczus222]

The trick with the top view is phenomenal!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks!

[@jenex7623]

Orthographic projection to get a ¾ view is insane tbh alot of work but worth it

[@VincentChee001]

"work towards likeness instead of geometric perfection"

[@alvyarnob2454]

I have been hired by an animation studio, and they gave me work for character's turnaround sheets. It's gonna really help me, thank you vv much!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Woah! That so awesome! Congratulations! I’m glad this helped!✨✨✨

[@dtkeight]

This video is literally my bible when it comes to making turns for my characters, tysm for making it🙇🏾‍♀️🙇🏾‍♀️

[@DOCTOR.DEADHEAD]

Dude I hope this channel grows like crazy, your style is one of the most pleasing ones I've seen in the art tutorial space and it's obvious from this video alone that you know your stuff. My jaw dropped at that three-quarter view trick.

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you so much!✨🙏🏾

[@kilburnvideos]

I've not seen it done better than this. Excellent tips.

[@joshuaadeoye]

Woah! Thank you!✨🙏🏾✨

[@zlexus7341]

It's funny that my process is sort of the opposite--- I sculpt my characters in 3D using Blender and then use that model for my drawing reference when I'm creating comic boards. Uploading the 3D models to Mixamo to get my characters in a specific pose also really helps. But I've also run into having to alter features slightly for better likeness, so my technique definitely isn't perfect.

[@joshuaadeoye]

That’s a great process!✨👌🏾✨👌🏾

[@BelleBasura]

I'd like to add, another example of drawing side profiles to their likeness and not to geometric perfection is the 3D animated Peanuts movie! Pretty much every character's facial features move around depending on what limited angle they're in to capture the same likeness of them from the comics and shows. Just thought that was neat :))

[@joshuaadeoye]

Oooh! The peanuts movie is a really good one thanks for adding that!✨🙏🏾✨

[@AftonLin]

This is such a helpful video! It would be great I think to expand more on the 3/4 view technique because this is the first time I've seen this and I'm honestly a little lost on how to approach it.

[@karenmartinezanimations]

I´d LOVE to see Ember again! Her design is very appealing, I love your art and the animation control you have. It is amazing, congratulations!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you so much! ✨🙏🏾 She’ll definitely show up more on this channel!✨👌🏾

[@mimik6414]

Woah that 3/4 tip really is a game changer for me! Gotta try it sometime!

[@slyfox1568]

Duuuude, I've never thought about picturing the 3/4 by making a top view and rotating it. It changes the whole game, thank you so much!

[@TimoteoDeBaum]

I never knew how involved character turnarounds are but makes sense to set a foundation to start. I struggle with 3/4 back views 😅 Would love to see more of your cool villain!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Yeah! Turnarounds just save you stress further down the road. You’ll definitely see her more!✨ Thanks for the kind words! 🙏🏾✨🙏🏾

[@bladewolf39]

One piece of advice I've gotten from an industry professional that helped a lot was when it comes to turnarounds, sometimes looking good is more important than looking accurate. If Mickey only had a single ear on his side profile, he'd look weird as hell.

[@joshuaadeoye]

That’s some solid advice! I’d say though that it’s even more important for the character to look like themselves from every angle! Thanks for sharing! ✨🙏🏾✨

[@queenofwrath7823]

I do the most things myself, and yes you are right with the lines to line up the features, it helps a lot to draw every part in the correct place.😊

[@jessikacaroline72]

I am so happy for finding this tutorial 😭😭🫶🏾 giving us visual examples with an gorgeous animation made it so satisfying to watch. Thank you very very much🙏🏽

[@royalmilkteez]

thanks for making such a precise and to the point tutorial. no fluff just info and super easy to follow. can't wait to draw turnarounds of all my characters now

[@joshuaadeoye]

My pleasure! ✨ love the spirit!✨

[@jet5712]

This helps so much! I hated having to do turn arounds cuz to me it was a pain in the arse and because of a bunch of details i had to put in the character. I wished the algorithm wouldve reccomended me this video while i was still taking charcter design class.

[@senior_sakuga]

Drawing a top view to get the persp of the 3/4 view is so 5 head. This vids a keeper holy, and yes, model sheet video would be appreciated

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! ✨🙏🏾✨I’m currently working on the video on model sheets.✨

[@senior_sakuga]

@@joshuaadeoye thank you for making cool art n animations!

[@amm3133]

I just found your account and these videos have been SOOO helpful. I recently got into an animation course at my school and your channel helping me find my feet in animation. Thanks :)

[@shelbymachado8712]

ferociously helpful and brilliant content. Thanks, Joshua!

[@MizzFujin]

This video is a 10/10 1. clear, concise explanation with visual aids for kinaesthetic learners ( most tutorials ive seen just voice over whilst showing a speed drawing of something disconnected from whattheir saying just for video filler, which is frustrating) 2. methodology is fantastic, you show you know your stuff in a very digestible way and not overcomplicating the audience with over the top jargon. 3. short and to the point but makes the audience want to know more about turnarounds I have some suggestions for future videos. Maybe do a "draw with me" folllow up/ live stream video of turnarounds. reviewing Turn around submissions. Fantastic Job Joshua, this is honestly the best video ive seen on turnarounds, and ive seen alot lol. cant wait to see more of your videos. I've subbed.

[@MizzFujin]

Also some more video content id like to see from you: Character sheets would be great. your art influences. How to avoid "Same Face syndrome" Expression sheet video/ tutorial. Building a portfolio

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks so much for your feedback! I would love to do a “draw with me” live stream. I’ll figure it out and see when it would be best to do one! ✨for now, I’m working on a video on model/ character sheets!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Woah! It’s almost like you read my Google doc! No worries, these are all coming in due time!✨thank you!🙏🏾✨🙏🏾

[@MizzFujin]

@@joshuaadeoye haha your welcome, thank you for taking the time to reply! looking forward to your future videos ^_^

[@CharredMarbles]

Love this concept for your character. She gives this vibe of antihero and I’m rooting for it. Thank you for this tutorial! It is straightforward with the right information. I always had errors with my proportions so I’m gonna give this method a shot. Keep drawing

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you!✨that’s what I was going for! ✨🙏🏾✨Thanks also for the kind words! ✨🙏🏾✨

[@bioluminosity]

this is so useful! I'll have to rewatch the 3/4 view tip a few times and try it out for myself. I get hung up on planning turnarounds because I think they're hard or boring ( i

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you!✨🙏🏾✨ The more you practice making turnarounds, the easier it gets! Ember will definitely be showing up again!✨

[@veyarain82]

Absolutely enraged that I can’t spam the like button and have all of them go through. Thank you so, so much! Friendly, concise, educational, and that tip with the top view translating to 3/4 absolutely blew my mind! I never would have thought of it! I’m about to give two of my designs glow-ups and can’t wait to try this.

[@joshuaadeoye]

Aww🥹 Thank youuu! ✨🙏🏾 I love your spirit!✨🙏🏾

[@almas4663]

As a 3D artist in constant need of references - THANK YOU

[@joshuaadeoye]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! ✨🙏🏾✨

[@illialoginov]

As far as I can see, KZbin Gods has finally paid attention to your channel, but still, you deserve so much more! The quality of your educational shorts is outstanding

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks so much, man!✨🙏🏾✨

[@mimthyss]

Ooh, I never thought of doing a top down view to make the 3/4 angles! Very cool idea, I'll have to give that a try sometime. Thanks for the helpful tips!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks! Happy it helped!✨

[@jordentacoztm]

In general I think that your art + animations are really cool, but I especially like the way you draw hair! It has so much dimention and personallity. Keep making cool videos!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! 🙏🏾 ✨That’s really observant! 👌🏾✨

[@LayedBackCentral]

Never clicked on a video faster.. and I surely wasn’t disappointed .. really engaging video! And the animations in between!!! Top level 🙌🏽

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks so much for the kind words man! 🙏🏾✨

[@ryno583]

This QUICKLY became one of my all time favorite youtube art tutorial. My aunt worked for DIC MARVEL MTV liquid television. Sonic the hedgehog. Denver the last dinosaur…Johnny quest…silver surfer…x-men,,,Iron Man…anyways the drawing sheets and character turnarounds of the The sonic the hedgehog serious..like the serious dramatic series not the goof ball one. Just Those diagrams of yours are just so damn beautiful thanks you for making this and it was entertaining

[@joshuaadeoye]

Woah! Thank you so much!✨🙏🏾✨🙏🏾✨🙏🏾✨

[@hitoroki]

Man! Thanks for this video, I've been struggling with 3/4 views on my character turnarounds for ages and this is really helpful.

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks for the kind words! ✨🙏🏾✨✨🙏🏾So glad the video helped!

[@Greysbadart]

Incredible video! Super happy Im being recommended so many underrated art videos

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you!✨✨🙏🏾 I’m also discovering many artists in the KZbin art space!✨

[@4TheLoveOfHockey]

Great video, I love it, subbed and liked - excited to see more!

[@Technilogica2019]

i think this is the best turnaround tutorial i've ever seen, not only explaining what to do but why you do it or how it works i'm going into 3D work as a hobby so this will definitely help with building a believable character 🙏

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you so much! ✨🙏🏾✨I wish you the best in your 3d practice!✨

[@konamax9]

This was soooo good. There isn't anything that I've found that is as useful as this video is for turnarounds. Thank you!

[@joshuaadeoye]

That’s a huge compliment!✨🙏🏾✨Thanks for watching!✨

[@pianoatthirty]

I just came back here to say that the two animations at :19 and 3:16 are jaw-droppingly good. Would love to see how you created those - any rough sketches, keyframes, breakdowns, timing charts, etc. That's some Marc Davis level stuff!!!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you!✨🙏🏾Actually, when I’m animating for myself, I don’t use timing charts and my first pass is usually pretty clean. This is to save time. I plan to explain my process much clearer in a future video!✨

[@bangus4785]

Gosh I love her hair and the orange glow I love her already!!!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! 🙏🏾✨🙏🏾You’ll be seeing her more around here! ✨✨✨

[@alexmcd378]

Came here from the model sheet video. Another great video and no audio issues this time. Guessing the other was a fluke. Thanks for the tips

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you!🙏🏾✨

[@mochiemy]

Thank you for explaining what character turnarounds are and how to make them. Your art is amazing

[@joshuaadeoye]

My pleasure!🙏🏾✨🙏🏾

[@Damnedpaperclip]

Great character design. I will be following to see more of this!!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Awesome, thank you!🙏🏾✨✨🙏🏾

[@sketchwardd]

Really liked your tip about not being geometrically accurate! I'm always stressing myself out trying to make every single detail the EXACT same as the first original drawing, then wondering why my character does not look the same from the different angles 😭

[@thatoneguy2105]

why does bro only have 491 subscribers??? this is quality teaching

[@joshuaadeoye]

I’m super new to KZbin and I’m just figuring out how this works. Thanks for the kind words man!🙏🏾✨🙏🏾✨

[@bakback8608]

Excellent lesson, for beginners and experienced cartoonists alike. Clear, precise, thank you for these precious tips. By the way, Ember is captivating, I'd like to see more of her. I appreciate your work.

[@joshuaadeoye]

My pleasure!✨🙏🏾 you’ll definitely be seeing her more around here!✨

[@mahdiartso2133]

Thanks a lot man! It was really helpful

[@anthonybulgheroni9716]

I love ur artstyle ! SO dynamic ! Ur chracter is so cool too !

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you so much! ✨🙏🏾

[@sezart6805]

I love the way you explain the process, very underrated. Also your character deserves her own show very badass!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you!✨🙏🏾✨🙏🏾✨🙏🏾✨

[@lacey_and_her_stories]

Your videos are godly, please don't stop making them! As for a beginner character designer, this is extremely helpful

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! ✨🙏🏾 More to come!✨

[@lacey_and_her_stories]

@@joshuaadeoye Super excited! Have a wonderful day

[@GlowingComics]

Great value, this is so on point! Love something on character sheets - Keep rockin' Joshua!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! ✨🙏🏾✨I’ll make it happen!✨👌🏾

[@russellsprout7480]

This is so so so helpful thank you so much!!!!

[@zinzolin14]

Great tutorial and yes to model sheet! Character concept art are among my favorite things to analyze and appteciate 😍

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! 🙏🏾✨🙏🏾 same here! I love analyzing characters!✨

[@justA.]

Thanks for the video. The bit about Belle was really eyeopening 👌

[@joshuaadeoye]

Glad you liked it! ✨🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@LiiiiiiMa]

just discovered your channel and I absolutely love the way your videos are short, but contain so much information. instant subscribe!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks for the sub! Welcome aboard!✨🙏🏾✨

[@mellohi4703]

Thank you for your tutorial ! Im applying to the gobelins this year and i hope my turnaround will make my portfolio a lil better 👍

[@joshuaadeoye]

Woah! Awesome! I hope you get in! ✨✨✨

[@emilflognoid1532]

First time here, just subbed. Gonna atempt my first full graphic novel in the new year... been years since i really spent time drawing! Weird how youtube figures out what your thinking.... i dig your style bro!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you!🙏🏾✨🙏🏾✨I wish you the best with your graphic novel!✨

[@labsquadmedia176]

First time watching your channel. Clear, instantly useful and straightforward. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks! 🙏🏾✨My pleasure!

[@tiquangali5889]

Yo! That's some quality content man. Subscribed without a second thought💯

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you so much!✨🙏🏾🙏🏾✨

[@user-gc5bw6vl4e]

Cool! Thats very helpful tips, thank you!

[@joshuaadeoye]

My pleasure! ✨✨✨🙏🏾

[@JOHNTECH112]

bro thanks, this is one of the best videos I have seen. you explained everything under 5 mins.

[@joshuaadeoye]

Woah! Thanks for the kind words! ✨

[@UnityBringer]

Excellent video and tips. Subscribed. Made me want to try out drawing again even after I have given up on it in excitement to try something like this in the future

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks!✨ Go for it! ✨✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@naisuuart]

very helpful! ty very much! would love to see more of ur work! (model sheet included ofc)

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! ✨🙏🏾 More to come!

[@bobfitzpatrick8952]

Thanks for this...even though I have character sheets for my main character, I don't think I've ever done a turnaround sheet for her...I'll have to try that.😀

[@JeanPaulAussel-illustrateur]

Excellente vidéo que je vais partager à des élèves. Merci !

[@lurawe]

That was amazing! I always struggle with putting together turnarounds that are actually gonna be useful for my 3D modeling process, so thanks for all the tips :] Would love to see a vid about character sheets

[@joshuaadeoye]

My pleasure! I didn’t expect many 3d modelers to watch this!✨thanks!🙏🏾✨

[@skillpalette2025]

I thought it was fascinating how he explained the process of creating his characters.

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you!👌🏾✨

[@KoteyAnnan]

Very cool. very well done. some good tips too

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!

[@ezequiel6575]

thanks for making this i've been doing to many turn arround where i put to much attention into the anatomy and geometry and forgett that appeal is very important when desining this

[@joshuaadeoye]

Yeah! Getting the anatomy right has its own appeal but I personally like to focus on raw Appeal! Thanks for sharing! ✨🙏🏾 keep moving forward!🔥

[@Cathair]

This is super helpful!

[@Hello_There820]

This video is awesome! I really needed this, thank you so much! The animations that go along the video give so much life to the video, they are so beautiful!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! The animations usually take the longest time in the process. I’m so happy to know it’s worth it!✨🙏🏾

[@dony8332]

my dude explained a whole point of designing a character in 4 and a half minutes. meanwhile online courses teacher put 3 minutes chit chat in the first of 6 course steps. And the only tips we needed is thiss

[@harleylikesart]

Awesome 👍, learned a lot

[@aaronhughes1759]

Really love your art style! You are incredibly talented and explain things perfectly! Just started getting back into drawing cartoons and you've already provided some good pointers. Subbed and look forward to all future videos!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you so much! ✨🙏🏾✨🙏🏾

[@blackrazorus]

Thank you! This is amazing and really useful. I can’t wait to try it out. Please add my vote for a model sheet tutorial!

[@joshuaadeoye]

My pleasure! I’ll add your vote!😁 That’s gonna be the next video.

[@verena86]

Awesome and super helpful! Thank you!

[@joshuaadeoye]

You're very welcome!✨🙏🏾✨

[@TonyTylerDraws]

Subscribed. Straight to the point, solid set, good direction

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks so much!!!✨🙏🏾✨🙏🏾

[@KingPunKAss2001]

Thinks for the tip an I love amber design it’s really good

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you!!🙏🏾✨

[@steveparks3724]

This was a great video. It was clear, concise, and straight to the point. Yes, I would to see your process of creating a character design model sheet. Thanks.

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! The video on model sheets is in the works!✨

[@fisishine1907]

Really helpful tips and great demonstration! Thank you ^^

[@joshuaadeoye]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!✨🙏🏾✨

[@thekanimation]

Fantastic tutorial. Definitely picked up some things

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks so much, man! 🙏🏾✨Been a while!✨

[@darkshortyx]

Would love to see how you do a model sheets. I'm also curious on how you would explain what types of shapes and forms are used in Anime vs Western Animation. The top view tip is definitely something I wasn't aware of and will try it out on my next turn-around pieces. Thanks for creating a great video!!

[@joshuaadeoye]

My next video is about model sheets! I LOVE your suggestion on anime vs western animation. I might do an analysis in the future!✨ Thanks for watching!✨🙏🏾

[@itayshlomi2722]

AWESOME design. Instant subscribe. please keep uploading🙏😁

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks so much for the sub!✨✨🙏🏾✨✨

[@michaelscotten6813]

dude you are a legend simple as that! thank you for this video!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks so much!✨✨✨🙏🏾

[@entity754]

love that spin animation very useful 💯

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you!!!✨🙏🏾✨🙏🏾✨

[@nr33kay1]

Yes to the model sheets‼️

[@joshuaadeoye]

Awesome! Will do!✨👌🏾

[@YanyanLun]

ohhhh so great. very helpful! thank you!!!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! I’m glad it helped!✨🙏🏾

[@louenry]

Great video! Love the editing, it’s short and very helpful!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! 🙏🏾 ✨ I’m so happy it helped!

[@SpookyBubblegumArt]

This is so helpful!! Thanks for sharing. I've never done a turn around for my characters before but wanted to try drawing one. I'll try these tips and hope for the best, lol 😆

[@joshuaadeoye]

Turnarounds take a little practice, but it’s so worth it! Thanks for watching!🙏🏾✨🙏🏾

[@james6562]

This is a really good video! Definitely going to reference this for future characters I make

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks!🙏🏾✨✨✨✨

[@marksweeney8098]

Lovely work! Thanks for the tips, very useful.

[@joshuaadeoye]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏾✨🙏🏾

[@ry5499]

Top view down to get 3/4 view perspective is a great tip. Thank you.

[@joshuaadeoye]

My pleasure! Glad it helped!

[@siaka-stevensokyere7245]

I would love to see more of this character

[@joshuaadeoye]

You definitely will!✨

[@its.Umar_here]

Very underrated channel ❤ , and btw i love the character ember , I'd like to see her more, the design of the character is unique 😉

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you so much! ✨🙏🏾She’ll definitely be seen in the next video!✨

[@alinemedinagarduno6117]

Hi! i didn´t understood the guideline for the 3/4 and the top view , it would be amazing if you could do a more detailed video, anyways i loved the tips defenitly gonna try i them, i enjoy watching ur videos thank u so much :)!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Yeah, I think that part was a little too fast. I might do a more analytical explanation later on. Thanks for the kind words.🙏🏾✨

[@itanchiro5524]

Oh no! I have been useing the easy way all along! But that part about the top view is something new I will give it a try for sure, thanks!

[@joshuaadeoye]

No worries, I used that method for a while too! I just learned that the top view method is a little more accurate👌🏾✨. Thanks for watching!✨🙏🏾✨🙏🏾

[@ValuStudios]

Amazing video. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@joshuaadeoye]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!✨🙏🏾